Creative Digital Media Tutor

ACM; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ACM is seeking an experienced tutor in Guildford to deliver high-quality classroom teaching within the ACM FE programme. You will develop module content, supervise student projects, and use the VLE to broaden curriculum access for learners.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, excellent IT and communication skills, and a proactive approach to professional development and student support.

Qualifications

• A related undergraduate qualification is required.
• Teaching qualifications are desirable.
• Minimum Level 5 vocational qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality classroom teaching aligned to ACM objectives.
• Develop teaching materials and module content for ACM.
• Supervise student projects and placements.
• Use the VLE to expand curriculum access for students.
• Review module feedback and support professional development.

Skills

Teaching

IT skills

Oral & written communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent working

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Related undergraduate degree

Teaching qualification

Minimum Level 5 vocational qualification

Tools

VLE (Virtual Learning Environment)

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACM’s Vision:

ACM will incubate potential and talent, supporting the personalised development needs of our students to facilitate a structured path from education to employment.

We provide a safe and supported space where creative talent and imagination can flourish in a caring environment. Barriers to learning are identified through a holistic and person-centred approach to unlock the potential of the individual, enabling personal growth through professional and academic development. Our core aim is for our students to enjoy lifelong sustainable careers underpinned by applied learning and a specialist, cutting-edge curriculum.

Therefore, our vision is to not only be the leader in applied, industry-connected, creative arts education but to also be the leader in care and support for mental health and other traditional barriers to learning, thereby driving up the standards expected within higher and further education.

ACM’s Mission:

To provide an immersive student experience, with a curriculum which is connected to the industry in real-time, based on a learning by doing ethos. Our core aim is to build confidence and self-awareness, providing students with the skills necessary to recognise and take opportunities. Ultimately our mission is to enable students to fulfil their potential and enjoy a sustainable career within the creative arts industry.

PURPOSE

ACM Tutors play a critical role in achieving excellent, measurable, quality results in the education sector for all of our students.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the teaching and assessment objectives of ACM through high-quality classroom delivery and innovative assessment


• Contribute to assessment briefs, standardisation and marking in line with current ACM academic practice


• Develop teaching materials, resources and module content for delivery across ACM


• Supervise student projects, field trips and, where appropriate, placements


• Use the VLE as an effective tool to continue to develop and grow student access to curriculum and extracurricular learning opportunities at ACM


• Maximise the use of technology in teaching, learning and assessment and the development of compelling curriculum content


• Contribute to existing content of modules related to your specialism, to lead and teach modules related to your specialism, as well as contribute to other project modules within the Academy


• Participate in training in line with the professional development frameworks and partners frameworks


• Maintain high levels of awareness around safeguarding and when needed follow the safeguarding procedure


• Participate in the tutor forum FE meetings as required


• Review own contribution and student module feedback to ensure own continuous development of modules and personal and professional development


• In ACM Further Education programme provide clear and constructive feedback to parents through parental reports and parents evenings


• Awareness of attendance issues and include the responsibility of contacting the students regarding this.


• Complete all marking within the allocated time frames for your given cohort


• Have an awareness of safeguarding and welfare, following the correct channels if concerned


• Attend open days and auditions as required to ensure students are given correct course information and support


• Lead a tutor group and be their main point of contact and support for the academic year.

Benchmarks

• Level 3 Assessor Award


• Minimum Level 5 vocational qualification e.g. NVQ, RSL,


• Relevant Foundation or Undergraduate degree


• Teaching qualification (Secondary, Vocational)


• + Minimum 2 years experience in any of the following:


• Professional work


• Tutoring for Schools Music Service or Supply teaching


• Vocational course delivery (FE College or Community Learning)


• Apprenticeship or Traineeship Deliver


• Post-16 Teaching


• Authoring Relevant Adult Education Teaching Vocational texts

Essential Person Specification

• As a minimum, a related undergraduate qualification


• Ability to teach using a range of techniques (e.g. including small and large group work, utilising blended learning techniques)


• Some understanding of safeguarding


• Excellent IT skills and knowledge


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong organisational and reporting skills


• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising and managing time effectively


• Awareness of the current issues impacting Higher/Further Education and the role that teaching plays Desirable Person Specification


• PGCE or other postgraduate qualification


• Experience in curriculum and assessment design and creation


• Safeguarding experience or qualification

All ACM staff work to the same values which are:

Inclusivity

To empower individuals from diverse backgrounds, to maintain accessibility, and provide an inclusive organisational culture.

Supportive environments

To provide environments that support personal and professional development through a holistic approach and bring the benefits of the creative arts to the wider community.

Agility and innovation

To provide an inspiring organisational culture that embraces innovation through openness, flexibility, creativity and self-evaluation.

Connectivity

To recognise the benefits of working closely with industry and others, to embrace new technologies, and to provide meaningful opportunities, in order to enhance learning.

Professional and academically strong standards

To provide state of the art professional environments, to inspire determination and enthusiasm, and ensure high professional and academic standards. Please be aware all ACM staff must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check prior to starting. This will need to be renewed once every three years.

This job purpose reflects the core activities of the post. As the Department andthe post-holder develop, there will inevitably be some changes to the duties forwhich the post is responsible, and possibly to the emphasis of the post itself.

ACM expects that the post-holder will recognise this and will adopt a flexibleapproach to work. This could include undertaking relevant training wherenecessary. Should significant changes to the job purpose become necessary,the post-holder will be consulted and the changes reflected in a revised job purpose.